IPL 2016: Dominant KKR beats Delhi Daredevils by 9 wickets

The IPL has not got off to a blazing start as expected. The juggernaut rolls on and tomorrow is another day at the office. Gujarat Lions will lock horns against Kings XI Punjab in Mohali. We will be with you for the match. Take care, See ya!

Andre Russell is the man of the match: "You have to adjust to any surface, it was a good surface and you should know where to bowl. Winning the world cup will give us the confidence. I bowled with confidence and if I would have batted in a explosive manner. We are confident with Chawla and Brad Hogg and credit to them as well."

Gautam Gambhir: "We were very professional, especially by Russell up front. Credit top the bowlers for restricting them. Not used to playing on this type of pitch and hence was not quite sure of the number of runs needed. Russell is a quality player irrespective of the surface. Someone had to bat through, and we discussed and it was my job. Robin batted beautifully. I played after a long time, so it is good to get runs against this attack. We have covered all our bases, and will be happy with whatever surface we get."

Rather forgettable day for the Delhi Daredevils after they were inserted in. The batsmen never got going and KKR bowlers, both the pacers and spinners were all on the money. 98 was all that they could get. It was never going to be enough. Uthappa and Gambhir started in sublime fashion, and Uthappa looked superb out there with his timing. Gambhir stuck in and saw the team through.

Zaheer Khan: " You learn everyday, I was trying to do too much, but happy with the other fast bowlers. IPL is a long tournament, it was a bad day but hopefully this will be the last one. We gave the young batsmen freedom, they have energy and they will be working on their game, and they will learn. A score of 120-130 would be competitive. Our batting is good, they just had an off day. We have prepared well, and it is all about expressing themselves."

And that should be that. Gambhir takes his side home. A clinical display from the KKR today and they have demolished Delhi Daredevils. It is back to the drawing room for Rahul Dravid, Paddy Upton and Zaheer Khan. Dismal is the word, but they have the ammunition to bounce back.

13.1 Coulter-Nile to Gambhir, FOUR! Good ball on a good length outside off, finds Gambhir's outside edge and flies to the third man boundary. No slip, but you would not expect slips at this stage. Sums up the day for the Daredevils.

12.3 Morris to Pandey, no run, fielded at short fine leg. Pandey looking awkward on the crease today. He was expecting another short ball and Morris slips in a full ball, and Pandey somehow gets his bat down.